Security Specialist FT

The Security Specialist reports to the Shift Security Supervisor and is responsible for monitoring the activities of residents and ensuring compliance with Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) program rules and conditions. The Security Specialist ensures the safe custody and accountability of the residents while maintaining the appearance, cleanliness, and safekeeping of the facility.

What You Will Do

The Security Specialist will monitor operations of the facility, conduct regular and periodic resident counts and facility/perimeter rounds, maintain resident sign in/out log, maintain facility cleanliness, monitor resident behavior, maintain comprehensive written record of significant events, and perform other duties as outlined in Programs Operations Manual.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two to five years of experience in a Human Services, security, corrections field, or military experience, strong organization skills, problem-solving skills, and judgment, and the ability to ensure maintain staff schedule assigned for a 24/7/365 operation.

Requirements

• Minimum of High School Diploma/GED
• Two to five years of experience in a Human Services, security, corrections field, or military experience
• Strong organization skills, problem-solving skills, and judgment
• Report writing, assessment of character/behavior, and behavior management
• A working knowledge of health and safety regulations as pertains to a community residential center
• Ability to ensure maintain staff schedule assigned for a 24/7/365 operation
• Must be flexible when possible and advanced notice given to be able to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays and/or mandatory overtime when assigned or needed
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with the person served population, be self-motivated and able to motivate others
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to multitask and handle a non-traditional work environment
• Ability to be a self-started and work independently with limited supervision at times
• Must have a high level of compassion and respect for persons with special needs
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power-point, Outlook Email, and other systems
• Bilingual in any language a plus

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Workers Compensation
• Voluntary Insurances (Life, etc)
• Employee Assistance Program No Cost
• Merit Increases (When financial able)
• Paid Time Off
• Floating Holidays
• Regular Holidays
• Overtime
• Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development
• Career Advancement
• Flexible Schedules
• COVID Protocols